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The time for keeping names, addresses, phone numbers and other information in a paper format has passed – a long time ago. That old address book we used to keep with scratched out phone numbers or addresses just won’t cut it any longer. Enter the electronic address book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But wait. A new problem arises when we finally drag ourselves into the 21st century and move our family and friend information to an electronic format. The challenge? Which electronic address book should we use? The list of possible candidates is often monumental. Additionally, there’s the basic question – a local address book or an online one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me give you an example from my own office. I use American Greetings to send ecards. There’s an address book associated with that account which is on the AG server, aka in the cloud. I could use that one! However, I also use Hallmark cards to send ecards and that site has its own address book. Should I use that cloud-based address book instead?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, I have email addresses – my business one (john at 4kcc.com) and a number (around six or seven) of personal email aliases, as well. Each of the email providers offers an address book, too. Then, there’s Microsoft Outlook – my email client which I use to handle all my business email. Outlook has its own address book. Believe it or not, those aren’t my only options. I also have a label maker which has its own address book; I use Stamps.com software and it has an address book. Additionally, we ship via UPS and, guess what, there’s one there, too. Finally, there’s the address book (Contacts) on my smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even before I’ve had enough of my morning caffeine, I can easily think of twelve address books I have at my disposal. Which one should I use or should I use more than one? If you’re asking yourself the same questions, here is my take on what you should do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n